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6R100 Wireless Gateway
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1.
1.
1.1.
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the R100 Wireless Gateway. The R100
complies with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards. The 802.11g is
an extension to 802.11b (used in the majority of wireless LANs today)
that broadens 802.11b’s data rates to 54 Mbps within the 2.4 GHz
band using OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing)
technology. The 802.11g allows backward compatibility with 802.11b
devices but only at 11 Mbps or lower, depending on the range and
presence of obstructions. Wireless LANs are complementary
extensions to existing wired LANs, offering complete mobility while
maintaining continuous network connectivity to both corporate and
home Intranets. They add a new level of convenience for LAN users,
as PC’s stay connected to the network anywhere throughout a building
without being bound by wires. This is accomplished through the use
of the Access Point functionality of the Wireless Gateway. The builtin Internet gateway capability allows your family to share a broadband
Modem and one ISP account simultaneously from different rooms
without wires!
1. Introduction
System Requirements
To begin using the R100 Wireless Gateway, you must have the
following minimum system requirements:
•ADSL/Cable Modem and Broadband Internet Account.
•An Ethernet (10Base-T or 10/100Base-TX) adapter for a wired client
•At least one 802.11g (54Mbps) or one 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless
adapter for wireless mobile clients
•TCP/IP and an Internet browser installed
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1. Introduction
Features
The R100 Wireless Gateway features include:
•Wireless Connectivity and backwards compatibility.
The R100 allows fast 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g wireless transmission
and maintains compatibility with existing IEEE 802.11b devices. The
R100 complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard.
•Secure wireless connectivity.
The integrated Wireless Access Point with WEP/ WPA-PSK
authentication and encryption functionality allows the wireless gateway
to link a broadband Internet connection to your local 802.11g and/or
802.11b wireless mobile clients securely.
•Multiple local network ports.
Four 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports, offering either a connection to
either a hub or switch on the local wired network or a direct connection
to multiple Ethernet enabled computers. The built-in DHCP server
allows the R100 to provide IP addresses to clients on your local network
automatically.
•Broadband port.
The Broadband port connects the R100 to your cable or DSL modem.
Static IP, Dynamic IP and PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) connections
to the Internet are supported.
•Shared Intenet access.
All computers on the local network can access the Internet through
the R100, using only a single external IP address.
•Firewall protection.
The R100’s use of NAT (Network Address Translation) provides firewall
protection for your local network.
•Children Protection.
The R100 allows you to block the Internet access within a predefined
time interval and to block the WWW access with specific keywords
in a URL within a predefined time interval.
•Wireless Firewall.
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Not only is it able to create a conventional firewall to block Internet
traffic, the R100 Wireless Gateway can also set up another firewall to
prevent the traffic from from being accessed by other wireless and
wired local area networks.
•USB device support.
Connecting a USB storage device to the wireless gateway enables
you to set up an FTP server and share the USB storage device with
Internet or WLAN users. With a USB web camera, the wireless gateway
allows you to monitor locations such as your home or office from any
location through a wireless LAN or over the Internet.
•Printer sharing.
The R100 allows you to share a printer on your local area network.
Standard parallel port printers are supported.
•Easy setup and management.
Use your web browser from any computer on the local network to
configure the R100.
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1. Introduction
Network Topology
The settings that you need to perform will vary depending on the role
that your Wireless Gateway will play.
Network Backbone
No software setting is necessary in the R100 Wireless Gateway.
In this topology, the wireless gateway connects your wired and
wireless devices together to form a local area network (LAN), as shown.
To connect a computer (or other device) to the R100, you need a
network cable (UTP-Cat5) with one end connected to one of the LAN
ports on the back of the R100 and the other to the 10/100 LAN port on
that device. For wireless connections, wireless mobile clients must
comply with the IEEE 802.11b standard.
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Agent to an ISP
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1. Introduction
In this topology, the wireless gateway is not only a backbone of your
LAN but also an agent to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You
may use an ADSL or Cable modem to communicate with your ISP.
Connect the LAN port on the modem with the WAN port at the back of
the R100 Wireless Gateway using a network cable as shown above.
Note: You will need to ensure that other connections on the ADSL or
Cable modem are correct.
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1. Introduction
Agent to Another Network
In this topology, the wireless gateway is an agent between your LAN
and another network. Use a network cable with one end connected to
the WAN port on the wireless gateway and the other to the other
network as shown above.
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LED Indicators
The LEDs on the front of the R100 Wireless Gateway display the
status of the device.
1. Introduction
PWR (Power)
OffNo power
OnSystem ready
FlashingFirmware upgrade failed
AIR (Wireless Network)
OffNo power
OnWireless system ready
FlashingTransmitting or receiving data (wireless)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
OffNo power
OnHas physical connection to an Ethernet WAN
FlashingTransmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet wire)
LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network)
OffNo power
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet LAN
FlashingTransmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet wire)
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Chapter 2 - Installation
2.2.
2.
2.2.
Follow these steps to install the R100 Wireless Gateway.
1. Determine the best location for the wireless gateway. Keep in mind
the following considerations:
•The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the gateway to
2. Installation
•Try to place the gateway on a flat, sturdy surface as far from
•Try to position the gateway in a centralised position, so that it
•Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Other power
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the network must not exceed 100 metres.
the ground as possible, such as on top of a desk or bookcase,
keeping clear of obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
will provide coverage to all of the wireless mobile devices in the
area. Orientating the antenna vertically should provide the best
reception.
supplies may fit but the voltage and power may not be
compatible.
2. Wall mounting or vertical standing is also possible.
3. LAN Connection: Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to any
one of the four LAN ports on the gateway and attach the other end to
the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to your desktop computer.
4. Power Connection: The gateway requires power from an external
power supply. The gateway ships with a UL listed, Class 2 power
supply (5V, 2A). Attach one end of the DC power adapter to the back
of the R100 and the other end to a power outlet.
The Power LED on the front of the R100 will light up when the unit is
powered ON. In addition, the blue LAN or WAN LEDs will turn ON to
indicate that the gateway has a physical Ethernet network connection.
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Warning: Use the R100 Wireless Gateway only with the power
adapter supplied in the product package. Using another power supply
may damage the gateway.
2. Installation
5.Printer Connection: Connect a printer to the R100’s printer port
or USB port to use the gateway as a printing server for your local
network.
7.USB Connection: Connect a supported USB web camera or USB
storage device to the R100’s USB port.
Note: Before using an embedded USB application or device, refer to
the USB storage and USB camera support list at the Product
Information page for the gateway on the Mitsubishi Electric Australia
website (www.mitsubishielectric.com.au)
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Chapter 2 - Installation
Wall Mounting Option
Out of the box, the R100 Wireless Gateway is designed to sit on a
raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also
be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling.
Follow these steps to mount the R100 Wireless Gateway to a wall:
1. Look on the underside for the four mounting hooks.
2. Installation
2. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface using the provided hole template.
3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4” is showing.
4. Latch the upper two hooks of the wireless gateway onto the screws.
Note: Readjust the screws if you cannot latch the gateway onto the
screws or if it is too loose.
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Vertical Standing Option
The R100 Wireless Gateway can also stand on its side to save space.
Two hinges can be opened on the right side to support vertical standing.
Orientate the antenna so that it points upwards.
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Connecting to the R100 Wireless Gateway
Wired Connection
One RJ-45 cable is supplied with the R100 Wireless Gateway. Auto
crossover functionality is built-in to the gateway, so you can use
either a straight-through or a crossover ethernet cable. Plug one end
of the cable into the WAN port on the rear of the wireless gateway and
2. Installation
the other end into the ethernet port of your ADSL or Cable modem.
Wireless-Connection
Refer to your wireless adapter’s user manual on associating with the
R100. The default SSID of the gateway is “default” (lower case),
encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used.
Printer Connection
A DB-25 parallel cable should be supplied with your printer. Plug the
male connector of this cable into the printer port on the rear of the
R100 and the centronics end into your printer.
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Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
3.3.
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Configuring the R100 Wireless Gateway
The gateway can be configured to meet various usage scenarios. Some
of the factory default settings may suit your usage, however, others
may need changing. Prior to using the gateway, you must check the
basic settings to guarantee it will work in your environment. Configuring
the gateway is done through a web browser. You need a Notebook PC
or desktop PC connected to the gateway (either directly or through a
network hub) and be running a web browser as a configuration terminal.
The connection can be wired or wireless. For the wireless connection,
you need an IEEE 802.11g/b compatible device (e.g. a WLAN Card,
installed in your Notebook PC). You should also disable WEP and set
the SSID to “default” for your wireless LAN device. If you want to
configure the gateway or want to access the Internet through the
gateway, the TCP/IP settings must be correct. Normally, the TCP/IP
settings should be on the IP subnet of the R100 Wireless Gateway.
3. Utilities
Note: Before rebooting your computer, the R100 Wireless Gateway
should be switched ON and in the ready state.
Setting an IP address for the Wired or Wireless Connection
Getting the IP Automatically
The R100 Wireless Gateway
incorporates a DHCP server so
the easiest method is to set your
PC to get its IP address
automatically, then reboot your
computer. This way, the correct
IP, Gateway and DNS (Domain
Name System) Server
addresses can be obtained from
the gateway.
Note: Before rebooting your PC,
the gateway should be
switched ON and in the ready state.
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Setting an IP Address Manually
If you want to set your IP address
manually, the following default
settings of the R100 Wireless
Gateway are as follows:
•IP address 192.168.1.1
•Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0.
If you set your computer’s IP
address manually, it needs to be
on the same segment. For
example:
•IP address 192.168.1.xxx (xxx
3. Utilities
•Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the R100)
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can be any number between 2
and 254 that is not used by another device)
•Gateway 192.168.1.1 (this is the R100 )
•DNS 192.168.1.1 (Gateway IP address or your own).
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Installing the R100 Wireless Gateway Utilities
Follow these steps to install the R100 Wireless Gateway Utilities in Microsoft
Windows. Insert the Driver CD provided with the Wireless Gateway and
the main setup menu will automatically appear. (Double-click setup.exe
if your Autorun has been disabled.)
(1) Insert the Driver CD and the main setup
menu will automatically appear. Select the
Install R100 Wireless GatewayUtilities option.
(3)Click Next to accept the default destination
folder or enter another.
(2) Click Next after reading the welcome
screen.
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(4) Click Next to accept the default program
folder or enter another.
(5) Click Finish when setup is complete.
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Using the Wireless Gateway for the First Time
1. Wireless Gateway Utilities
Go to Start->Programs->R100 Wireless Gateway and run the Device
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Discovery program .
2. Connect to the WLAN Web Manager
Click Configure when the device is found.
Add 192.168.1.1 in the Exceptions
box if you are using a proxy server.
If your computer’s IP is not on the same subnet as the R100 Wireless
Gateway (192.168.1.X), you will be asked to change it. The IP address
can be any number from 2 to 254 that is not used by another device. The
Gateway IP address is not required.
Note: Using a proxy server for your LAN requires that you set an
exception for the R100 Wireless Gateway otherwise the connection
will fail.
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Enter Address or Name Manually
You can also open your PC’s web browser and enter the default IP
address of the R100 Wireless Gateway:
http://192.168.1.1
User Name & Password
Once connected, a window will
appear prompting you for the User
name and Password in order to log
in. The factory default values are
“admin” and “admin”.
Note: If you cannot find the R100
due to a problem in the IP
settings, push and hold the
Restore button for over five
seconds to restore factory
default settings.
Home Page
After logging in, you will see the R100 Wireless Gateway home
page.
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3. Set your own password
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IMPORTANT: After entering information on any page, click the
Apply button
another page and lose your new settings.
. If you click any other link, you will be directed to
4. Use Quick Install
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Wireless Gateway Mode
There are three operation modes for the R100 Wireless
Gateway. The default operation mode of the R100 is
Wireless Gateway Mode. Please refer to System Setup
– Operation Mode in detail. Click Next to enter the
Quick Setup page. Follow the instructions to set up
the R100 Wireless Gateway.
Quick Setup in Wireless Gateway Mode
Select your time zone or the
closest region. Click Next to
continue.
Select the connection type. Click
Next to continue.
Enter the Host name of your ISP
, the MAC address of the PC’s
network card and the Heartbeat
Server IP adress (if required).
Click Next to continue.
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Select No to enter the IP Settings
and/or DNS Server addresses
manually. Selecting Yes will set the
gateway to receive the information
to continies
To set up your wireless interface,
you must first give it an SSID
(Service Set Identifier). The SSID
is a unique identifier attached to
packets sent over WLANs. This
identifier emulates a password
when a wireless device attempts
communication on the WLAN.
Because an SSID distinguishes
WLANs from each other, access
points and wireless devices trying
to connect to a WLAN must use
the same SSID.
Also, if you want to protect transmitted data, select a middle or high
Security Level.
Middle: allows only those users with the same WEP key to connect
to this access point and to transmit data using 128-bit WEP
encryption.
High: allows only those users with the same WPA pre-shared key to
connect to this access point and to transmit data using WPA-PSK
(TKIP) encryption.
Click Finish to continue. You will be prompted to save the settings.
Click Save&Restart to save and enable the settings to the R100
Wireless Gateway.
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To adjust other settings, click an
item on the menu to reveal a
submenu and follow the
instructions to set up the R100
Wireless Gateway. Tips are given
when you move your cursor over
each item. The following sections
have submenu items:
• Wireless
• IP Config
• NAT Settings
• Internet Firewall
• USB Applications
• System Setup
• Status & Log
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Wireless
Click on the Wireless button on the menu to reveal
the submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the
R100 Wireless Gateway. Tips are displayed when
you move your cursor over an item.
Interface
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SSID
The SSID is an identification string of up to 32 ASCII characters that
differentiate one R100 Wireless Gateway Access Point (AP) from
another. The SSID is also referred to as the “ESSID” or “Extended
Service Set ID.” You can use the default SSID and radio channel unless
more than one R100 or Access Point is deployed in the same area. In
that case, you should use a different SSID and radio channel for each
R100 or Access Point. All R100 Wireless Gateways and Diamond
Digital 802.11g/802.11b WLAN client adaptors must have the same
SSID to allow a wireless mobile client to roam between the R100s. By
default, the SSID is set to “default”.
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Channel
The 802.11g and 802.11b specifications supports up to 14 overlapping
channels for radio communication. To minimize interference, configure
each 802.11g AP to be non-overlapping; select Auto from the Channel
drop-down list to enable the system to select a clear channel during
boot up as your operating channel.
Ensure that any R100 Wireless Gateways sharing the same channel
(or channels which are close in number) are as far away from each
other as possible, based on the results of your site survey of the
facility. There is a site survey utility on the R100 Driver CD.
Wireless Mode
This field allows you to specify the transmission rate. Selecting Auto
(recommended) allows 802.11g and 802.11b clients to connect to the
R100 Wireless Gateway. Selecting 54G Only maximizes performance,
but prevents 802.11b clients from connecting to the gateway. If 54gProtection is checked, G-Mode protection of 11g traffic is enabled
automatically in the presence of 11b traffic. Select 802.11b only when
backward compatibility is needed for some older wireless LAN cards
with a maximum bit rate of 2Mbps.
3. Utilities
Authentication Method
This field enables you to set different authentication methods which
determine different encryption schemes. The relationship between
Authentication Method, Encryption, Passphrase and WEP Keys is
listed in the following table. If you are not using a RADIUS server in a
home environment and all your clients support WPA, using WPA-PSK is recommended for better security. If WPA or Radiuswith 802.1x,
is selected, additional settings for the RADIUS server in the Wireless
– Radius field are required.
Encryption (WEP)
Traditional WEP encryption is applied when Open or Shared Key,
Shared Key or Radius with 802.1x authentication methods are
selected.
When WPA-PSK or WPA authentication methods are used, the newly
TKIP: TKIP uses an encryption algorithm which is more stringent
than the WEP algorithm and also uses existing WLAN calculation
facilities to perform encryption operations. TKIP verifies the security
configuration after the encryption keys are determined.
AES: AES is a symmetric 128-bit block data encryption technique
which works simultaneously on multiple network layers.
64/128-bit versus 40/104-bit
The following section explains low-level (64-bit) and high-level (128bit) WEP Encryption schemes:
64-bit WEP Encryption
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